Suspect Arrested in Amsterdam for Murder of 24-Year-Old Woman in Avignon

Barbara, found strangled in her home on December 10, was the victim of a brutal crime; the suspect is set to be extradited to France.

Barbara, a 24-year-old woman, was discovered strangled in her Avignon apartment on December 10, with signs of violence and torture on her body.
The suspect, identified as Fouad, 34, was arrested in Amsterdam on December 25 under a European arrest warrant issued by French authorities.
Fouad, who is already known to law enforcement for theft, violence, and drug-related offenses, is suspected of being one of three individuals involved in the crime.
The Avignon prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into murder with acts of torture and barbarity committed in an organized group.
Barbara's family has expressed profound grief and anger over the loss, describing her as a joyful and vibrant young woman who loved music, dance, and languages.